baby safe sleep
Head Shaper Pillows: Why Paediatricians Warn Against Them
A soft, doughnut-shaped pillow is one of the most common newborn gifts in India — and one paediatricians consistently advise against for...
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baby safety
Oil in a Baby's Nose and Ears: The Tradition and the Risk
Two drops of oil in the nose or ear is one of the most common post-malish rituals in Indian homes — and...
baby scalp care
After Mundan: Caring for Baby's Scalp in the First Week
The mundan is done and nobody told you what to do next. Here's an honest, practical first-week routine for a freshly shaved...
baby safety
Gripe Water: What's Inside, and What the Evidence Says
A clear-eyed look at what gripe water contains, why paediatricians are cautious about giving anything but milk before six months, and what...
baby colic
Janam Ghutti: What's In It, and Why Milk Only for 6 Months
Janam ghutti is a traditional herbal tonic given to newborns, usually built on saunf, ajwain, mulethi and harad in a honey or...
ayurveda
Ubtan vs Modern Cleansers: What It Does — and Doesn't
Ubtan gently lifts oil and loosens fine body hair, but it doesn't disinfect, moisturise or replace a daily wash. Here's an honest...
baby body hair
Ubtan for Baby Body Hair: Does It Work, Is It Safe?
That fine hair on a newborn's back and shoulders worries a lot of parents, and ubtan is the go-to remedy at home....
baby eye care
Kajal in a Baby's Eyes: What Lead Testing Actually Shows
Homemade or shop-bought, a lot of kajal tested in India and abroad has come back with lead in it — sometimes as...